For Other Living Things, Inc

I love this little neighborhood store. I come every couple of weeks to pick up my dog’s favorite Beams treats (dried catfish skins). They stock safe treats that are made in the US with limited ingredients and have a lot of other dog supplies sourced in the US. This is important to me because of all the cases of lead/​other heavy metals found in toys, shampoos, and food made in China or elsewhere. Prices are a little higher than your typical big box store but it’s nice to support a local small business and you’re getting high quality stuff. I recently got a harness for my pup here and I’m really glad they have a friendly exchange and return policy since I had to go back after realizing the first one didn’t fit. They do have a small stock though so call if you’re looking for something in particular. For instance, they didn’t have tick removal tools when I asked a few days ago.

I have been coming to For Other Living Things since the store opened and have watched it grow and flourish. My dog was even in an early commercial they filmed. We are treated like family and use them exclusively for all our pet needs. They will special order larger size dog food bags for us and if we have any behavioral difficulties (like with thunder), they will offer ideas to help our dog with those issues. I just cannot say enough how much this store means to us. If I lose a dog toy that was particularly special they will try to find it or something similar. This is service at its best. I highly recommend you make the trip to visit this unique, inviting and friendly store.

I’ve been coming to this store for a few years and have always had a great experience. The first time I came was after we discovered that my dog has a sensitive stomach and I was looking to switch her food. One of the staff, I don’t remember her name, was helpful in suggesting other foods and gave me some samples to try. Now, I actually go out of my way to come here. The staff are very friendly and always remember that my dog has a sensitive stomach so they won’t give her treats or will find one that she can have. They have a great selection of specialty dog foods and treats that you won’t find at the chain pet stores, and their selection of toys is always changing so it’s fun to see what new toys they have!

I can’t believe I have never wrote a review on this pet store since coming here 2 years ago. This is a fantastic little place for your dog (I’m sure for other animals as well, but I only own a dog and a gecko). The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. If you want to do a raw diet, this is the place to go. It’s all frozen and pricey, but the products are good.

We are still relatively new to the area and thankful to have found a locally owned place that has a large selection of wholesome foods for our dog. Also, the owners are courteous and helpful people.

This store is always so helpful and willing to take time to explain and discuss options and solutions. They have great pet food options. It is a small store but I’ve always been able to find exactly what I need. Having a helpful intelligent willing staff is what sets them above the rest.

I’ve been coming to this store since 2007, now the people who work there are like family. They know my animal’s names, allergies, preferences, etc. They ask where my dog is when I don’t bring her and they special order nearly anything you desire. It’s an extremely friendly store. Just say hi and you’ve got friends for life.
You can browse on your own or ask for help, everyone is very knowledgeable.
But the thing that set them apart from all the rest is that each item in the store has been vetted by the staff/​owners. This means I don’t have to spend time reading ingredients, maker and origin. What a relief! This is an amazing service.
Best pet store I’ve ever been to, hands down.

Just discovered this great store! They have been nice enough to special order raw dog foods for me. On my most recent order, the distributor messed up and sent plain meat, and they generously comped me vitamin powders to make it acceptable. Always friendly, and surprisingly large selection for a little store. Highly recommend!

HUGE selection of dog and cat foods and treats. The bonus is they serve the community by helping to host adoption fairs for rabbits and rats. Check out their events calendar:

Great independent pet store that was bigger than I expected! Great selection of bunny products — the willow toys are much better quality than the ones at chain stores, they also sell Busy Bunny toys. Everything was reasonably priced; some items were slightly more expensive compared to House Rabbit Society in Richmond but just barely. They also sell the Cottontail Cottage here for about $ 23 — more expensive than online but cheaper if you add in shipping! I came here to pick up Critical Care to have on hand for my newly spayed bunny, they didn’t have it out on the shelves but had them in the back when I asked. Only the apple-​banana flavor one was in stock but that was perf since I’ve heard it’s the better liked one by buns! FOLT also carries Oxbow pellets, treats, and hay (small bags and also the 9 lb boxes).
There is a good selection of quality dog food here that are reasonably priced (slightly cheaper than chain stores but I can’t remember for certain). They carry Orijin (but not Acana) as well as several other popular ones like Taste of the Wild, Honest Kitchen, Stella and Chewy, and many others.
Customer service here is awesome! I was asked multiple times if I needed help while I was looking around and everyone was great about answering any questions I had. I’ve also called in before asking about their food sensitivity tests for dogs and they were able to tell me about the two they had so I didn’t have to come in to learn more. They also host bunny adoptions by Rabbit Haven here every first Saturday of the month!

I love this place. I work for what might be considered a rival, though in a larger format. But really I consider this store a kindred spirit rather than a rival. They and we both carry carefully chosen foods and toys and we both prioritize the well being of the pets we serve. They have well –informed staff and stock excellent products. I’m glad they’ve been in this location so long.
As my elderly cat aged, it became clear he couldn’t stomach dry foods any longer, and he eventually selected Tiki canned food as his diet of choice. There were only two places I could find locally that carried it, and FOLT was one of them, my current employer being the other. As they are relatively close my wife and I would frequent FOLT to get Bubba’s food, and I’m glad we found them. The switch to a wet-​diet-​only probably gave my cat years of life, and I thank places like this one for having such excellent foods.
They don’t do a buy three get the fourth free type of thing, but they do have a rewards program that tracks your sales and gives you a discount after a certain dollar amount is reached, and their prices are very competitive if not better than some other stores. The quality of the foods they carry are superior than most of the other places, though, and you get what you pay for. Brands like Orijen, Tiki, Honest Kitchen, Weruva, Wellness and First Mate do not come cheap, but your pet will thrive on them. And best of all, they have raw foods! I do wish they had more selection, but they have Primal, Rad Cat and others, all very good brands and the ideal foods for your little carnivore.
I have also found one of my cat Jasper’s favorite toys here after searching heaven and earth for it. He loves these little fuzzy balls with mylar woven into them and I happened to be in to pick up some Orijen for him to try, as my company doesn’t carry it yet. At the register was a basket filled with the very same little fuzzy balls. I probably had gotten the one he already had years ago, before he was adopted, and had forgotten where it had come from. I’ll remember now though.
Great place, great products and nice folks.

Excellent local pet store with a great selection of the best dog foods (and probably cat foods but we have dogs, not cats). Friendly staff, nice treats and pet supplies. They also have dog training classes many evenings. We like walking to local stores when possible. Their dog food prices pretty much match the best prices we can find online for the brands we prefer, so we buy local.

We purchased an allergy test kit a few weeks ago from this store, which was pretty amazing in itself. I’ve had my dog for two years now, and he’s been plagued by mysterious allergies, which would have cost hundreds of dollars every year for ongoing treatment. This test confirmed what we had already guessed — that he was allergic to chicken, pork and beef. However, it also indicated that he was allergic to many other common ingredients in even the highest quality grain-​free foods.
After getting the results of the test, I went to the store and spent about 20 minutes talking to Kevin, who described in detail the limited food options I had for my dog. He was extremely knowledgable about the potential solutions for dogs like mine, and I ultimately decided to go with a raw meat diet with supplements. He also told me that if anything I bought from the store didn’t work out, I could bring it back — this is a very generous policy for a smaller independent pet supply store.
I am kicking myself for not having visited this store sooner (considering I live in Sunnyvale). They have an excellent selection of high quality pet food and a large number of natural treats that aren’t made of beef or chicken (for an owner of a dog with food allergies — hallelujah!). The staff is also very helpful and they do special orders for food and other products. I am very happy to support this awesome local business!

Super cute store with a surprisingly large selection of stuff. This is the only place nearby we’ve found that carries Orijen, which is what we feed both pups. Pet stores are always dangerous because I go in intending to get one thing and come out with 10+ items. Our last trip we picked up a massive bag of freeze-​dried liver bits (great for training!), moo tubes (beef trachea… yuck), Orijen 6 Fish, festive 4^th of July party collars (adorable!), and a few toys. The prices are a bit on the high side, but I’m always willing to spend a bit more for good quality products. Riley and Cooper rate this store 4 out of 5 stars!

This is quite some distance from our home, and we pass by the Petco and PetSmart on our way here, but it really is worth the trip. Friendly and knowledgable staff plus reasonable prices (especially if you’re buying food in bulk) make all the difference.

I have a positive experience every time I come here. It is on the small side, but it has everything you need for dog pet food (and cats and some other animals).
They really know about all of the ingredients in the food, and are mindful of any changes that happen. I used to buy Evo and w/​a recent recall they decided to completely take it out of the store. When I asked about a good replacement, they were super helpful and I switched to Origen which has really wonderful ingredients and my dog loves it. They also gave me suggestions as to how to introduce the food properly while making the switch.
OH and the treats! So many fun and healthy dog treats to choose from :).
All in all, I love it here! Caring staff and the they carry only the most superior pet food.

This place is heaven sent for new bunny owners. We came on a Saturday with bunny in tow to find that Rabbit Haven Rescue was doing their monthly rabbit adoption here! They were even offering bunny nail trimmings for a small donation!
For Other Living Things is small but packed full of goodies for your precious pets. Everything is organized well and they only offer high quality products but all at very reasonable prices.
We were able to purchase food, hay, and toys that I haven’t seen available at your chain pet stores such as Petco or Petsmart. They also have a wide selection of organic pet food and snacks.
Customer service is wonderful. The ladies were knowledgeable and seem to truly enjoy their jobs.
We left with a wealth of information on taking care of our new bunny and goodies that will keep him happy and healthy!
Definitely my new go to place for my pets!
5 stars

Don’t judge a book by its cover, because though the plaza they are located in looks kinda run down. They are a one of a kind shop. They offer a lot of specialty items that I’ve never seen in chain pet stores like petco or petsmart. They do not have a large selection in comparison since they’re so small. But they do have a variety of high end dog food that is difficult to find. I saw many brands that I’ve never seen before, and trust me I’ve looked. I like to do all my research on everything, a little too much: x
They have a variety of raw meats, and dog yogurt (which my pup loves!), as well as dehydrated dog food which I’ve never heard of before. It’s less processed than other dog foods, and you wet it for your dog, and can add meats if you like as well. It is quite pricey for a small box though. $ 49.99 :x but hopefully it will calm down my dogs tummy. The salesman that helped me was quite nice! He offered a bunch of samples for my dog to try out since my dogs been vomiting lately from Wellness, so I’m trying to figure out whats right for his diet.
They also had a bunch of cute harnesses, some that even looked like vests, but they looked a little to warm for summer, :p maybe I’ll come check it out again in the winter. Their toys were also very unique, they sell a line called fido, that is made from bamboo. They also sell a lot of baked goods, which I was very tempted to buy. But decided to just focus on a few things that I thought might help my puppy feel better.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone. Especially if you’re picky about the things that you give to your dog like me. (:

I’ve been shopping at FOLT since I started keeping rats in 2009. Rats? Yes, rats. Wonderful, engaging and the greatest pets ever. And this store is only one of two in the South Bay that carry Harlan Teklad lab blocks which is one of the best rat foods there is.
And even if it wasn’t for the rats, I’d still shop here. The staff are always very friendly and remember who I am (the Rat Lady). The prices are more than reasonable and they’ve got a great selection of natural foods for cats and dogs. They are also a huge supporter of local animal rescues and allow their store to be used on a regular basis for adoption events. They have a customer rewards program and once a year have a crazy sale which I «believe» is the week between Christmas and New Years but I could be wrong on that.
Also, my cat absolutely loves the little catnip pillows they sell next to the register. They’re $ 4.99 but worth it, my cat goes crazy for them. If you have a kitty, you owe it to him /​her to get them one of these.

I’d never expect to find a store like this in a strip mall next to Smart & Final, and that’s a good thing. As a bunny owner, I know animals other than dogs and cats are an afterthought for most pet stores — not here. They sell timothy hay in quantities up to 50 pounds (right now, $ 56 for a 50-​pound box), and have a variety of willow chew toys and other toys for bunnies. There’s also a good selection of non-​mass-​market cat and dog food.
Four stars instead of five because the hay is still marked up quite a bit; I’ve paid $ 25 for an 115-​pound bale before, but I just didn’t want to drive to Alamo, plus the box does make it easier to transport the hay without all of it ending up on the floor of my car. Still, I love this place and I’ll be back.